Get ready for a spectacular summer celebration of food, drink, and music with Brewery & the Beast! This perennially popular outdoor event is coming to Vancouver on July 9 and Victoria on September 24, and tickets are set to go on sale this spring. As the essential festival for food and drink fans, Brewery & the Beast is known to sell out quickly, so mark your calendars for April 1 (Vancouver) and May 27 (Victoria) to secure your spot.
This year’s event promises to be better than ever, with more fire, more beverages, and a stellar lineup of chefs and restaurants showcasing their best dishes. The festival is proud to highlight local farmers and culinary talent, and a portion of the proceeds will go to support culinary-focused initiatives such as the Chefs’ Table Society of BC, Camosun College, and Vancouver Island University.
Attendees can look forward to an abundance of mouth-watering meat dishes prepared in various styles, perfectly paired with chilled beer, ciders, wine, cocktails, and refreshing zero-proof options. Live entertainment will keep the festivities going all afternoon, featuring performances by talented local artists.
Confirmed presenters for 2023 include Anh and Chi, Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar, Bruno Restaurant, Caffe Artigiano, ¿CóMO?Taperia, Crack On, Cream Pony, H2 Kitchen + Bar, Haven Kitchen + Bar, Hydra Estiatorio, Mount Pleasant Vintage & Provision, Notch8 at The Hotel Vancouver, Paella Guys, Peter Ho, Published on Main, Salt N Sear Catering, Tacofino Restaurants, Two Rivers Meats, Vianello Hospitality, and Wildlight Kitchen + Bar. Visit breweryandthebeast.com for a full list of participants.
This year’s event is proudly sponsored by Two Rivers Meats, Driftwood Brewery, Vancouver Island Brewery, Ardbeg Whiskey, Yeti, and Medium Rare Chef Apparel. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable celebration of British Columbia’s bounty of food and drink from farm to table.